Japan Gems 掲載をご検討の店舗様へ

Toyama Temple

Honkyō-ji Temple

English 繁體中文 简体中文

本教寺

Honkyoji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with a unique origin story.

Honkyō-ji Temple
Koshinami CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Jodo Shinshu Otani-ha temple.
  • Originated from teachings spread by Rennyo's disciple Hoshinbo.
  • Founded as a dojo shared by two villages.
  • Received the name Honkyoji in 1949.

What to see

  • Main image is an Amitabha Nyorai wooden statue.
  • Current main hall rebuilt during the Kyoho era.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

富山県南砺市中畑258番地 Open in Google Maps

この施設の関係者の方へ

このページは公開情報をもとに Japan Gems が作成し、訪日外国人向けに英語で掲載しています。 写真や情報の追加・修正を承っています。お店の写真に差し替えることもできます。

このページの情報を更新する
Temples in Toyama Our pick of 39, written up in English

More in Toyama